John Ndiso | SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 | The Christian Science Monitor Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who successfully rallied to nullify last month's presidential election, has refused a newly proposed voting date unless six election board officials are removed. NAIROBI—Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga said on Tuesday his coalition would not participate in the … [Read more...]
African Union says Burundi election not free or fair, speaker flees
BUJUMBURA | BY CLEMENT MANIRABARUSHA | Sun 28 Jun 2015 | REUTERS The African Union stood down its election observers in Burundi on Sunday, saying Monday's parliamentary election would be neither free nor fair, as the speaker of parliament said he had fled after being threatened and heavy gunfire echoed across the capital. Residents of the capital Bujumbura reported … [Read more...]